We were so happy with our stay we tried to rebook on our return, but alas it was already booked. Bernard's apartment suited us perfectly. We barely saw another tourist in our neighbourhood. We found the bed comfy as we like a mattress more towards the firm side. The apartment (including linen and towels) were perfectly clean.
There are lots of yummy super cheap street eats close by, try the KFC looking chicken off a cart, or the deep fried bananas, or crab balls or roti, we also had delicious noodle soups. The 7/11 and Tesco are really close for groceries. It was so convenient to be able to do our washing and hang it on the little balcony. We also liked cooking our own breakfast in the little kitchen (just can't adjust to the Asian breaky yet!). Once we learned how to make toast in the microwave (its actually a little dual purpose oven, perfect) we were set!
Bernard was so fantastic communicating with us. It seemed no matter what timezone or continent he got straight back to us with answers to our questions. The building managers were so helpful and the lady in particular has excellent English. The security man at the door is friendly also.